Ree "Smitty" Smith, Jr.

March 22, 1940 - July 24, 2016

Ree "Smitty" Smith Jr. 76, of Camp Hill, passed away Sunday, July 24 at home. He was born March 22, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee. He worked at Perk Foods. Smitty had a passion for Sprint Car racing. He was a member of the York County Racing club, and an accomplished mechanic. He was inducted into the YCRC hall of fame in 1998. He won the Ed Stauffer Mechanic of the Year in 2000 and the Super Sportsman Mechanic of the Year in 2003. Smitty had numerous wins and championships under his belt with drivers such as Dwight Leib, Tommy Spreigel, Kenny Weld, Lynn Paxton, Frankie Herr, Rich Eichelberger, and his sons Mark and Duaine. He was pre deceased by his mother, Nona Pearl, his father, Ree Elwood Sr. and a brother, Henry Smith. Survivors include a brother, Phil Smith of Florida. His wife, Lynn Smith, two sons, Duaine and Mark and their wives, Jaime and Lynne. Smitty also has three grandchildren, Tristan, Ayden, and Indy. A private service will be held for immediate family at a later date. Musselman Funeral Home Is Honored To Serve The Smith Family.